Freeform Takes Over New York Comic Con

A Disney blooded, crafty, fun-lovin' wife/mom/organizer/planner, etc who is obsessed with all things Disney 🙂 Maria grew up with the Magic Kingdom and has loved watching WDW evolve into what it is today. A firm believer in the Power of Pixie Dust, she is the owner of The Disney Driven Life - A Community for Neurotic Disney People & a d.i.y. crafty blog, Carousel of Projects - create~inspire~share.

Freeform, Disney’s young adult television and streaming network, announced that it will host New York Comic Con activations for its new and returning series directly across from the Jacob K. Javits Center, starting Thursday, October 5, through Sunday, October 8. The activations will complement the network’s NYCC panels for “Shadowhunters,” “Beyond,” and new series “Siren,” in addition to teasing the new series “Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger.”

The multifaceted attraction, located on the corner of 37th Street and 11th Avenue across from the Jacob K. Javits Center, will offer fans a way to experience their favorite and highly anticipated Freeform shows in an unprecedented way, for free with or without a New York Comic Con badge.

“Shadowhunters” Jade Wolf Take-Out Cart:

The Jade Wolf restaurant, which is featured on the series “Shadowhunters” as the New York werewolf pack’s headquarters, will be opening its to-go service during New York Comic Con. Continuing to act as a cover for mundane eyes, this restaurant will be serving fortune cookies to the public from its take-out cart. Fans who are lucky enough to receive a “prize” fortune will receive New York Comic Con exclusive premiums consisting of a Jade Wolf t-shirt or an exclusive Marvel artist-designed poster.

Schedule:

Thursday, October 5, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Friday, October 6, 4:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 7, 3:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 8, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Marvel artist: Szymon Kudranski*

“Beyond” 360 Video Booth:

Freeform will redeliver an iconic scene in the woods from season 1 of “Beyond” with a 360 video booth placing fans in the center of the location where Holden finds himself on a recurring basis, featuring his supernatural abilities. This activation is socially enabled and offers a multimedia video fans will want to immediately share. After participating in the booth, fans will receive an exclusive Marvel artist-designed “Beyond” poster.

Schedule:

Thursday, October 5, 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Friday, October 6, 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 7, 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 8, 11:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Marvel artist: Marco D’Alfonso*

“Siren” Live Mermaid Exhibit:

The Bristol Cove Marine Research Center from “Siren” will showcase mermaids through a live mermaid exhibit. Fans can peek into a tank that contains a live, swimming mermaid. The exhibit will also feature mermaid/siren educational information about their history, anatomy and abilities. After viewing the exhibit, each person will receive an exclusive Marvel artist-designed “Siren” poster.

“Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger” is set in New Orleans and Freeform is bringing a Big Easy style pop-up bodega to New York Comic Con. Fans will be given a tarot card, which will reveal their prize under a black light at the bodega. Each participant will receive a New York Comic Con exclusive premium including either a “Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger” t-shirt, Marvel artist-designed poster, a black and white cookie, or branded tote bag.

Schedule:

Thursday, October 5, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Friday, October 6, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 7, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 8, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Marvel artist: Elizabeth Torque*

In addition to these activations, Freeform will host previously announced show panels for “Shadowhunters,” “Beyond” and “Siren.”

Maria H. (ndm#130)

A Disney blooded, crafty, fun-lovin' wife/mom/organizer/planner, etc who is obsessed with all things Disney :) Maria grew up with the Magic Kingdom and has loved watching WDW evolve into what it is today. A firm believer in the Power of Pixie Dust, she is the owner of The Disney Driven Life - A Community for Neurotic Disney People & a d.i.y. crafty blog, Carousel of Projects - create~inspire~share.